What defines the new ‘economic normal”?
In a recent post, I wrote "the old virile economic model is sputtering having gone flabby with too years imbibing on fat and sweeteners like foreign workers and overly business friendly policies. It is barely even reaching half the "new normal" of 3% GDP growth." A FB friend commented "Adjusting to the 'new normal' is not easy...
Must the PSD be so overbearing in its statement?
It's a reminiscene of the British colonial days when you get civil servants writing in an uncultured manner chastising the disconcerted public for any minor infringement. Would you not think it is anachronistic if this happens in Independent Singapore today? Let's examine the so-called civilised statement of the Public Service...
About Meritocracy – Talent is Overrated!
When we were young and Singapore was young, we believe in the kind of meritocracy that PAP had preached. We believe because it seems logical. Forget about how rich or poor the boy is, forget about his lineage, forget his inherited traits, the test of his ability to succeed in life lies in the battle field of examinations. The...
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